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For St. Rose pupils, peace and pinwheels go together
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer BY CLARE MARIE CELANOStaff Writer PHOTOS BY SCOTTPILLING staff Fifth-graders at St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold Borough participate in the “Pinwheels for Peace,” project by “planting” handmade pinwheels on the school grounds. Pictured are (l-r) Billy Antonides, Francesca Denbigh, Matt McGuinnes and Courtney Thompson. FREEHOLD – Students at…
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Honor Guard is praised by township proclamation
MANALAPAN – The township Police Department Honor Guard was formally honored by the governing body last week with a mayoral proclamation. The proclamation was drawn to cite the accomplishments of the Manalapan Police Department Honor Guard for having been chosen to be the host for the 2007 National Police Week ceremonies, which will be held…
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Howell Day festivities planned
HOWELL – The 34th annual Howell Day is scheduled for Oct. 7 at Oak Glen Park, Preventor-ium and Old Tavern roads. The municipal venue has played host to the popular community event for more than 20 years. The festivities will kick off at noon with a medley of patriotic songs presented by fifth-graders from the…
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High water, sewer bills spark resident outrage
Not only are bills high, but company wants an increase BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR. Staff Writer BY LARRY HLAVENKA JR.Staff Writer JEFFGRANITstaff Rob Nicastro (l-r) stands on his front lawn with his sons Anthony and Nicholas, his wife Renee, and neighbor Joseph Turchio on Steamboat Drive in The Reserve at Manasquan. HOWELL – Rob Nicastro…
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Judge hands down jail sentence
A Marlboro resident who is the former president of a Secaucus-based jewelry manufacturer was sentenced last week to 21 months in federal prison for conspiracy to make false statements to a bank which suffered a nearly $16 million loss due to the fraud, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced. U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson,…
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Sukkot celebration set for Oct. 9
An African-style Sukkot celebration, featuring the Drum Cafe, will bring a new element to the holiday of Sukkot at Chabad of Western Monmouth County. The barbecue under the stars will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Chabad House sukkah at 26 Wickatunk Road, Manalapan. According to a press release, the Drum Cafe is…
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New construction plans placed on hold – for now
Enrollment is lower than expected in Marlboro K-8 district BY TALI ISRAELI Staff Writer BY TALI ISRAELIStaff Writer Plans for new construction in the Marlboro K-8 district are on the back burner until enrollment projections can be reviewed. Following the news of a flat enrollment in the 2006-07 school year, district officials have planned to…
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Colonial dinner to be served
On Saturday evening Oct. 7, the Monmouth County Historical Association will host a Colonial Harvest Dinner, a benefit at one of its historic sites, the Covenhoven House, 150 W. Main Street, Freehold, from 6-10 p.m. An elegant dinner featuring colonial fare will be prepared by the Metropolitan Cafe and guests will enjoy tavern music performed…
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SCOTT PILLING staff Freehold Borough goalie Ashley Lewis makes a diving stop during the Colonials’ win over Long Branch on Thursday in Long Branch. For story, see sports.
